Speakers Bureau

Are you looking for a speaker for your club or organization?
Cornell Cooperative Extension in Washington County has compiled a list of educational programs that are available for community groups in Washington County.

To schedule any of the programs below contact CCE Washington County.

To Arrange For a Speaker:

• Ask to speak with the contact person listed for the program you are requesting.
• Make all arrangements for the program with the contact person.
• Call at least one month in advance of your request date.
• Please note there is a minimum group size of 12 to 15 people.
• Discuss any special accomodations required, including room arrangements or equipment needs, with the contact person.

There is no required fee for the program but there may be a materials cost associated with some programs.

Donations to support our education fund, display garden, or other programming would be gladly accepted.

Program offerings average 30 to 45 minutes in length, but may be designed to fit the needs of the group.

Currently Offered Programs

"Cornell Cooperative Extension: What can it do for your community?"
This program highlights Cornell Cooperative Extension as a whole and its role in your community. CCE's role today and potential roles for tomorrow can be presented. This program can also be requested as a shorter presentation appropriate for panel presentations or monthly meetings.
Contact Person: Brian Gilchrist, Executive Director, btg5@cornell.edu

"Communities In Action: Building Assets And Resiliency In Children, Youth And Families"
This program will share how local communities have worked together to determine the needs of children, youth and families, and implemented creative solutions. In addition, the Washington County results of Search Institute's, Profiles of Student Life: Attitudes and behaviors as well as highlights from Washington County's Communities that Care Process.
Contact Person: Cathy Sweet, Community Educator, cjs58@cornell.edu

"Because Kids Are Worth It: Parent Education Classes And Forums"
Parenting children of any age is a difficult job that can be made easier by knowing what resources are available within your community. This program will provide an overview of the Parenting Education Program as well as information as to how parents can make successful connections with local supports. Parenting Forums are tailored to individual needs but can include guest speakers in the areas of: "Saving for Your Child's College Expenses", "Bullying", "How to Talk With Your Teens" and many, many more.
Contact Person: Cathy Sweet, Community Educator, cjs58@cornell.edu

"Youth in Action"
Youth can have the opportunity to combine learning with service to help meet the real community needs. Community Service Learning strengthens the skills and knowledge of youth. Learn about the basics of initiating a community service project with youth including needs assessment, planning and preparation, and evaluating the project. Empower the youth in your community to make a difference.
Contact Person: Chrys Nestle, 4-H and Family Living Educator, cpn2@cornell.edu

"Working with Advisory Committees"
This program will cover the purposes or use of an advisory committee for program development. Recruitment, maintenance, and replacement of members. Organizing and running meetings. Matching their goals and program goals in a positive manner.
Contact person: John Bowe, 4-H Agriculture/Youth Development Educator, jfb32@cornell.edu

"Heart Healthy Meals"
This workshop will focus on low fat, high fiber foods and healthy ways to prepare them. We will also explore low sodium food choices. Come find out just how good healthy foods can taste. Be prepared to help cook up various dishes.
Contact Person: Dan Carusone, Extension Educator, djc69@cornell.edu

"Preventing Osteoporosis through Diet and Exercise"
Your body needs more than just calcium to build strong bones. Learn about the other nutrients and what types of exercise will build strong bones.
Contact Person: Dan Carusone, Extension Educator, djc69@cornell.edu

"Fad Diets"
As Americans continue to battle the bulge, learn the healthy way to lose weight and keep it off, while learning about the cons of fad dieting.
Contact Person: Dan Carusone, Extension Educator, djc69@cornell.edu

"Feeding your choosy eater"
This workshop will include ways to encourage choosy eaters to make healthy choices. We will focus on making meals fun and involving the children in the meal preparation. Come learn a few new recipe ideas as well as other hints and tips for meal time success.
Contact Person: Dan Carusone, Extension Educator, djc69@cornell.edu

"Home Fruit Production"
This 45-minute program talks about the installation of a home orchard, the care and maintenance involved, and the establishment of a small fruit planting. Slides are available if conditions permit.
Contact Person: Laura McDermott, Extension Educator, lgm4@cornell.edu

"Green Spaces In Europe"
This talk gives an intimate view of some smaller, private gardens throughout Europe. Some of the design ideas could easily be replicated in your own garden.
Contact Person: Debbie Bailey, Master Gardener Volunteer

"Creating Bird Habitats"
Learn what plants and features will encourage a wide variety of birds to visit your garden.
Contact Person: Anne Scheffler, Master Gardener Volunteer

"Butterfly Gardening and Habitat Enhancement"
Anne will help you better understand what plants will provide food and proper habitat for butterflies.
Contact Person: Anne Scheffler, Master Gardener Volunteer

"Create a Wildlife Habitat in Your Backyard"
The National Wildlife Federation sponsors a program to encourage owners of homes and commercial and residential developers to provide habitat for wildlife in their landscape plans. A Cornell Cooperative Extension Master Gardener has her backyard certified and has thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
Contact Person: Anne Scheffler, Master Gardener Volunteer

"Climbing Woody Vines: Gardening in the Fourth Dimension"
Learn to identify and use woody vines in your home landscape. This presentation requires a room dark enough for slides.
Contact Person: Laura McDermott, Extension Educator, lgm4@cornell.edu

"Trees: A small investment provides a mighty return"
This presentation can be aimed at community groups beginning a tree planting project or a garden group that would like all the newest information about tree planting and ongoing maintenance. Find out what is happening at the Urban Horticulture Institute at Cornell University. This presentation is approximately 45 minutes long and can include slides or a video presentation if conditions permit.
Contact Person: Laura McDermott, Extension Educator, lgm4@cornell.edu

"Protect Your Garden Tools"
A hands on program that teaches gardeners how to protect their investment in hand tools. If you have tools that have been left in the rain, are rusted and nearly unusable, you might be amazed at how a little care can revive these important and expensive items.
Contact Person: Bob Benn, Master Gardener Volunteer

"Composting Waste To Resource"
A 30-minute discussion with a few slides to explain the composting process, the value of compost and how to use it.
Contact Person: Aaron Gabriel, Extension Educator, adg12@cornell.edu

"Washington County Agriculture and its impact on our community"
Washington County has a vibrant ag industry which has far reaching effects that are often difficult to see. Learn more about what agriculture actually means to you and your life.
Contact Person: Sandy Buxton, Extension Eductor, sab22@cornell.edu

"Buying Local Product: How to Support Local Agriculture as a Consumer"
Buying local is more than stopping at a vegetable stand in the summer or even going to farmers' markets. Find out the impact your buying dollar has on the local landscape and how to have the most influence by tapping into the wide variety of local products available.
Contact Person: Paula Schafer, Extension Eductor, pjb11@cornell.edu

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